telemundodenver.com – 16 de diciembre de 2014 –EEUU

Jóvenes prefieren cigarrillos electrónicos

ARIZONA - El uso de los cigarrillos electrónicos parece ser la nueva tendencia entre los adolescentes que viven en los Estados Unidos.

De acuerdo al estudio llamado “Observando el Futuro” de la Universidad de Michigan, los jóvenes ya no parecen tener una fuerte atracción hacia los cigarrillos de tabaco.

Durante el proceso de investigación se realizó una encuesta entre 40 mil y 50 mil estudiantes de unas 400 escuelas en todo el país, y se reveló que más del doble de los jóvenes que cursan el octavo y décimo grado usan cigarrillos electrónicos, mientras que el 14 por cierto de aquellos que cursan los últimos años de preparatoria usaron un cigarrillo de tabaco.

El estudio también reveló que el 9 por ciento de los estudiantes de octavo grado indicaron haber usado un cigarrillo electrónico en los últimos 30 días, mientras que sólo el 4 por ciento reportó haber usado un cigarrillo de tabaco.

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nacion.com – 16 de diciembre de 2014 – EEUU

Cigarrillos electrónicos ganan espacio frente al tabaco entre jóvenes de EE. UU.

Los cigarrillos electrónicos son más populares que los tradicionales de tabaco entre los adolescentes estadounidenses, reveló la encuesta anual de consumo de drogas del gobierno de Estados Unidos.

A pesar de que el consumo de tabaco entre los jóvenes cayó, el uso de cigarrillos electrónicos subió y alcanzó niveles que sorprendieron a los investigadores. Esta es la primera vez que la encuesta busca medir el consumo de cigarrillos electrónicos entre los jóvenes, en Estados Unidos.

Casi un 9% de los estudiantes de octavo grado dijo que habían usado un cigarrillo electrónico durante el mes anterior -en noviembre-; mientras solo un 4% dijo haber fumado un cigarrillo tradicional, según el informe por los Institutos Nacionales de Salud de Estados Unidos (NIH, por sus siglas en inglés) .

Sin embargo, el uso de los cigarrillos electrónicos aumenta con la edad: alrededor del 16% de los estudiantes de décimo grado ya había usado un cigarrillo electrónico, así como, un 17% de los estudiantes de secundaria.

La misma tendencia se observó en el consumo de cigarrillos de tabaco: un 7% de los estudiantes de décimo grado y un 14% de los estudiantes de duodécimo grado fumaron.

"Me preocupa que el enorme progreso contra el tabaquismo que hemos hecho en las últimas casi dos décadas podría revertirse con la introducción de los cigarrillos electrónicos", dijo el profesor de la Universidad de Michigan Lloyd Johnston, quien lideró la encuesta anual entre más de 41.000 estudiantes.

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diariosur.es – 16 de diciembre de 2014 – España

Intervienen tabaco de contrabando oculto en barriles de cerveza en Torre del Mar

Un total de 183 cajetillas de tabaco de contrabando que el propietario de un bar escondía en el interior de unos barriles de cerveza han sido intervenidas por la Policía Local del municipio de Vélez-Málaga.

Los agentes accedieron al bar, ubicado en el núcleo de población de Torre del Mar, con motivo de una inspección rutinaria y hallaron el tabaco de contrabando guardado en el interior de los barriles, según ha informado hoy en un comunicado el Ayuntamiento.

Las entradas para el segundo concierto de Romeo Santos, a la venta

Esta intervención se une a la realizada recientemente por otra patrulla en un quiosco de Vélez-Málaga, donde fueron requisadas 163 cajetillas de contrabando.

El alcalde, Francisco Delgado Bonilla, ha asegurado que en los próximos meses continuarán las inspecciones en los establecimientos del municipio, y ha detallado que estas dos últimas operaciones se han saldado sin detenidos, aunque sí con la apertura de las diligencias correspondientes.

Delgado Bonilla ha recordado que, a principios del pasado octubre, la Policía Local y la Patrulla Fiscal y de Fronteras de la Guardia Civil de Algarrobo incautaron 24.000 cajetillas de tabaco y más de 100.000 euros en una investigación relacionada con grupos organizados dedicados al contrabando.

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dailytimes.com.pk – 16 de diciembre de 2014 – Pakistán

‘Tobacco related deaths can be reduced through enhanced taxation’

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Tuesday said that tobacco related deaths can be reduced through enhanced taxation on the cigarette industry. Tobacco in any form is extremely harmful, it kills around 500 people daily in Pakistan damaging households and economy, said PEW President Dr Murtaza Mughal.

Speaking at a function after bring nominated as general secretary of the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), he said that over 25 million Pakistani are smokers harming themselves, co-workers and family members. Dr Murtaza said that a World Health Organization reports says that by 2030, mortality from smoking-related disease is expected to rise to 10 million with over 70 per cent of these deaths will be in developing countries.

Around twelve hundred youths and start smoking in Pakistan everyday continue it for the rest of their lives as a result of tobacco advertisements and promotion. Dr Murtaza said that government should ban tobacco ads, enforce anti-smoking laws properly and slap 100 per cent additional tax on cigarette manufacturers. Earlier, members of PANAH said that that they want a socially active person like Dr Murtaza to serve masses through this platform.

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theworldlink.com – 15 de diciembre de 2014 – EEUU

No tobacco, e-cigs at clinics

ROSEBURG — Health organizations in Coos County will launch more comprehensive tobacco policies beginning Jan. 1. The new policies will prohibit cigarettes and all other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and other nicotine delivery products, from being used on properties owned and operated by Advantage Dental and Waterfall Community Health Center. Western Oregon Advanced Health is also recognized for its strong tobacco policy and commitment to health.

With guidance and support from local health leaders, Advantage Dental Clinics will implement the new policy at all 34 of its Oregon clinics even beyond Coos County. The state’s largest dental care provider will now have a tobacco-free dental clinic in nearly every county in Oregon.

The use of nicotine replacement therapy, such as gums, lozenges and patches that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration, will still be permitted at all locations. Patients with questions should consult with their health care providers or clinics to see if or how the new policy changes will affect them.

For individuals in Coos County who are interested in quitting tobacco, the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line provides free counseling, nicotine replacement therapy and educational materials to all Oregonians, regardless of income, insurance status, or legal status. Call the Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) or 1-855-DEJELO-YA (335356-92) for Spanish; or visit www.quitnow.net/oregon.

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valleynewslive.com – 15 de diciembre de 2014 – EEUU

Clay County Officials Vote to be Tobacco Free

Tobacco-free is the way in Clay county, Minnesota after the county board voted unanimously Tuesday. You may no longer use tobacco product on county property outside the courthouse, family service center and motor vehicle building. The new ordinance will go into effect April of 2015.

The county tobacco ban will prohibit the use of tobacco products on all county properties and county vehicles. It will also ban littering of tobacco trash.

County officials say there are an array of reasons why they passed this new policy and one reason was to be a support system to those trying to quit.

"We have an environment that is making it easy for somebody to go outside or are if they're triggered by seeing someone else smoking and they will go out and smoke. We want to make sure we have an environment that is supportive for those who do want to quit," said Clay County Public Health Tobacco Coordinator Keely Ihry.

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cbc.ca – 15 de diciembre de 2014 – Canadá

E-cigarettes should be regulated like tobacco products, groups say

Two local groups have teamed up to call on the Newfoundland and Labrador government to place regulations on the sale of electronic cigarettes in the province.

The NL Federation of School Councils and the NL Alliance for the Control of Tobacco said e-cigarettes are possible gateways for young people to start smoking.

E-cigarette sale for minors ban called for by school councils

NLFSC President Peter Whittle said in a statement released on Tuesday that research shows that there are health risks associated with smoking the plastic cigarettes.

The groups are asking that e-cigarettes fall under the same regulatory controls which are in place for tobacco products.

Those regulations include restricting cigarette advertising, banning the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and putting an age restriction on e-cigarette sales.

The NLFSC and ACT said it hopes to meet with the Health Minister to discuss potential legislation.

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columbiamissourian.com – 15 de diciembre de 2014 – EEUU

Columbia outlaws tobacco, e-cigarette sales to people under 21

This story has been updated to say that the ordinances took effect immediately after the City Council passed them.

COLUMBIA — People younger than 21 will no longer be able to buy tobacco products within city limits.

The Columbia City Council voted 6-1 in favor of all three of First Ward Councilwoman Ginny Chadwick's proposals to raise the purchasing age for tobacco and electronic cigarettes and to prohibit smoking e-cigarettes in public buildings. Fifth Ward Councilwoman Laura Nauser voted against all of the proposals, saying they infringed on individual choice.

The ordinances took effect immediately.

The council members who voted for the proposals said the public health benefit was overwhelming, as many smokers become addicted when they're teenagers or younger. Several offered stories from their own lives to illustrate their point.

Third Ward Councilman Karl Skala said when he served in the military his unit had two choices for rewards: a cigarette or writing home to their mothers. Not too many people chose the letter, he said, and he eventually developed a three-or-four-pack-a-day habit. He quit after his dad, also a smoker, died from complications related to lung disease.

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hawaiinewsnow.com – 16 de diciembre de 2014 – EEUU

Big Tobacco Wants to do to Foreigners What it has Done to Americans

President Obama says he thinks the chances of getting to yes on the Trans-Pacific Partnership are better than even.

He no doubt bases that on the fact that both houses of Congress will soon be controlled by Republicans, who are more enamored of free trade than Democrats are.

In order to win congressional ratification of the TPP, Obama will need Congress first to pass a so-called fast-track bill, and the chances of that happening are also much improved by the Republican take-over of the Senate.

Fast-track, formally known as Trade Promotion Authority, deprives Congress of the power to amend a free trade agreement before voting on it. So, what happens is that they use the fast-track bill to make demands that they can’t make in the trade agreement itself.

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aafp.org – 15 de diciembre de 2014 – EEUU

Defense Authorization Act Eliminates Military's Tobacco Discount

December 15, 2014 04:12 pm News Staff – When it comes to the use of tobacco products by U.S. Armed Services personnel, the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),(www.congress.gov) which Congress passed as part of the $1.1 trillion omnibus government funding bill,(www.gpo.gov) is a mixed bag. On the upside, it does eliminate the discount for tobacco and tobacco-related products sold at military exchanges.

But this positive step comes as a broader call to discontinue tobacco sales in U.S. military installations fell flat. Specifically, language included in the NDAA prohibits "any new policy that would ban the sale of any legal consumer tobacco product category … within the defense retail systems or on any Department of Defense vessel at sea."

The news drew impassioned responses from anti-tobacco organizations. Gregg Haifley, director of federal relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), said in a news release(www.acscan.org) that "while the proposed legislation includes an important provision that would promote tobacco cessation by eliminating substantial price discounts currently applied to tobacco products sold at commissaries and exchanges, ACS CAN is extremely disappointed that additional language in the bill would prohibit any new policy banning the sale of tobacco products sold in defense retail establishments or on vessels at sea."

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